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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Newer Model is Canon R6 II
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon R6 versus Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R6 was released 3 months prior to the Z7 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R6 grades against the Z7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon Z7 II

 R6 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Canon R6

 Z7 II R6 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z7 II

 R6 Z7 II 
RevealedJuly 2020October 2020Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon R6 has got physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 versus the Z7 II.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Z7 II is 61 and 61 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and Z7 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
88
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6
Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
low battery power (360 CIPA)
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6
Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (360 shots)
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
low battery power (360 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Nikon Z7 II
 Canon EOS R6Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 6072 493
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 705 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 420 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots 2 2
Price at release $2,499 $2,997